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57 lakh women in Mysuru take free bus rides in June

In a span of 20 days, as many as 57 lakh women availed free travel scheme in KSRTC buses operated by Mysuru division since the launch of Shakti – the first pre-poll promise rolled out by the Congress government.

The Hindu

Bengaluru auto drivers claim free bus rides for women have hit their business

Auto drivers in Bengaluru claim that the success of the Shakti scheme only meant they were losing business further. Most auto drivers in the city have been seeing a decline in auto bookings, especially on ride-hailing applications, allege autorickshaw drivers’ unions. This comes even as the ridership in RTC buses…

The Hindu

Poor bus connectivity prevents garment workers from benefitting under Shakti Scheme

The Shakti scheme, which provides free bus rides for women, was expected to benefit over three lakh strong, mostly women, garment workforce in the city. However, an on-ground reality check reveals that the garment workers who have been depending on private transport facilities like tempos, and share autos, haven’t shifted…

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Private bus operators, booking agents hit by Shakti scheme

The number of women passengers travelling by private buses has come down drastically. Only a few were spotted on private buses operating from Shivamogga on Tuesday.

The Hindu

‘Shakti’ effect: Passenger load inching close to 100% in Mysuru

The passenger load on buses operated by the KSRTC division in Mysuru is inching closer to 100%, thanks to ‘Shakti’ that was launched on June 11. From 60-65%, the load factor has gone up to 90-95% after the rollout of the free travel scheme for women.

The Hindu

‘Women travelling to temples, pilgrimage sites after Shakti’

Shakti has triggered women travelling to the sites of pilgrimage and temples.

The Hindu

‘Shakti’ scheme and bus passes will cost govt. ₹4,050 crore annually, claims Mahadevappa

Shakti, the free travel scheme for women through KSRTC introduced on Sunday, June 11, and the concessional rate of travel through the State-run transport corporation’s bus passes, will together cost the State government ₹4,050 crore, said Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa.

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Shakti scheme launched in Yadgir, Raichur

Minister for Small Scale Industries and Public Enterprises Sharanabasappa Darshanapur and Minister for Medical Education Sharan Prakash Patil flagged off the Shakti project that allows women to travel free in government-owned buses in Yadgir and Raichur, respectively, on Sunday.

The Hindu

Siddaramaiah tells KSRTC officers to make launch of ‘Shakti’ a grand event in Mysuru on June 11

On the eve of the launch of first of the five guarantees of the Congress government on Sunday, June 11, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday, June 10, told the KSRTC officials in Mysuru to make the rollout a grand event.

The Hindu

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Evening Standard

Karnataka | Guarantees to cost around ₹60,000 crore annually

The five guarantees given by the Congress, which are to be implemented in phases starting from June 11 with the launch of Shakti scheme, are expected to cost around ₹60,000 crore annually, and the guidelines for implementing the schemes are expected to be released shortly. Each of the scheme launch…

The Hindu

John McLaughlin’s fusion ensemble Shakti announce first studio album in 46 years

This Moment arrives more than four decades after Shakti’s last studio effort – and will be promoted on the band’s first US tour in 18 years

Guitar World

Drum legend Zakir Hussain a borders-leaping marvel: 'He has blazed a trail' says Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart

George Harrison of The Beatles was a fan and collaborator of Indian tabla drum marvel Zakir Hussain. So are guitar legend John McLaughlin, Grateful Dead mainstay Mickey Hart and banjo innovator Béla Fleck.

Tribune News Service

Shakti temples come alive during Gangamma Jatara fete in Chittoor

Thousands of devotees, from T.N. and Karnataka as well, participate in the 300 years old festival

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